Medicare & Medicaid

RPM gets analyzed in a new report by the Peterson Center on Healthcare.

Peterson Center on Healthcare offers policy recommendations to better serve patients while avoiding wasteful services.

One in eight portal users over 50 report being billed for messaging their doctors, with Medicaid and private plans charging at similar rates.

‘Overly creative’ programs tally up to $2.7B in spending that will end, according to CMS.

Trump nominee Dr. Oz sets Medicare agenda with price transparency, detecting fraud

Medicare Economic Index would better reflect doctor expenses while ensuring patient access, AMA says.

Formal vote comes ahead of June report to Congress on pay in Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.

The evolving landscape of Medicaid work requirements

‘The revolution begins today,’ new HHS Secretary RFK Jr. says.

As obesity medications gain popularity, many older Americans support coverage — but not higher premiums.

Policy center argues patients around the world benefit when Americans pay more than their fair share for research and medicines.

Finance Committee ready to send nomination to full Senate, ranking member says.

A view from the front lines in a pediatric practice.

Limited coverage may hinder personalized treatment options for alcohol use disorder.

No matter how or when Medicaid cuts manifest, Medicaid plan leaders must act now to preserve member support and provider payment stability.

MedPAC proposes a new funding formula, but federal budget does not make up gap for 2.83% cut in 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.

There are proven answers already available on how to save money and incentivize doctors better

The Bipartisan Health Care Act includes a supplementary boost to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule conversion factor of 3.5375 percent and extends telehealth flexibiliies.

President Trump’s pick to lead CMS defends his record amid tax, policy questions.

The agency says early termination could save taxpayers $750 million, but it raises concerns for primary care providers.

Weldon has been critical of vaccine safety and efficacy.

Congress and President Donald J. Trump are working toward a March 14 deadline to either fund the government or have many services shutdown.

A roundup of priorities, current trends, concerns and improvements in primary care around the United States.

The Department of Health and Human Services initiates voluntary separation incentives as part of federal cost-cutting measures.

Restoring pay had majority support, but medical associations blast federal budget for ignoring that, jeopardizing patient access.

West Health and Gallup survey highlights growing concerns over medical debt across income and demographic groups.

Reimbursement based on Medicare Economic Index, updated cost data, settings all in play.

Doctors groups from 50 states join in missive to lawmakers.

Physicians drumming up support to counter 2.83% cut that started in January.

Legislation would extend flexibilities for Medicare; online petition gains 21,000 signatures of support.